NDLON

NDLON improves the lives of day laborers in the United States. To this end, NDLON works to unify and strengthen its member organizations to be more strategic and effective in their efforts to develop leadership, mobilize, and organize day laborers in order to protect and expand their civil, labor and human rights. NDLON fosters safer, more humane environments for day laborers, both men and women, to earn a living, contribute to society, and integrate into the community.

Aarti Kohli, Former Director of Immigration Policy at Warren Institute, Berkeley Law

Thomas A. Saenz, President, Mexican American Legal Defense Fund

Pablo Alvarado, Director, National Day Laborer Organizing Network

Community, immigrant rights, and civil rights leaders from throughout California

Why:

As California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano and Senator Kevin de León' prepare to re-introduce the TRUST Act on Monday with a pledge of support from Governor Jerry Brown, Loyola University will hold a forum in Los Angeles with legal experts and local officials to explore approaches to immigration and public safety. The country appears ready to turn the tide on Arizona's regressive policies, and California appears poised to lead the way. Saturday's event will be a timely discussion of an issue that has captured the attention of the nation.

Still, the issue of local immigration reform remains riddled with complexity. The Los Angeles Chief has promised unilateral reform while the Los Angeles Sheriff has faced protests and lawsuits for his Arizona-style approach.

Within this context, Chicago has surpassed Los Angeles, and now stands out as a national model for reform. The presence of commissioner Garcia will help illuminate path forward for California.

On Saturday, December 1, 2012 from noon to 3:00pm Loyola Law School will host a forum on cuttingedge local policies on “Immigrant Communities, Policing, and Public Safety” that will provide expertise and illuminate ways forward based on emerging models from across the country.